Terrence Clarke

Updated on 4/22/21.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 190
College: Kentucky
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 9/6/2001
Died: 4/22/2021

2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: No longer applicable
Projected Draft Range: ✝️

Pros:

Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Can post up smaller players
Adequate playmaker
Very good athlete

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Not an elite rebounder
Needs to improve his defense
Missed considerable time due to a leg injury

Summary:

Terrence Clarke was a very athletic, skilled swingman that came in as a highly touted recruit when he arrived at Kentucky.  He was an aggressive scorer that could make shots from all over the floor when he was in a rhythm, and he also was a capable playmaker that played with a point forward’s mentality.  He was a consensus 5-star recruit that was also named a 2020 McDonald’s All-American.

However, Clarke had a tough freshman season as it didn’t quite go as expected, and it was derailed due to a leg injury. Still, he was a talented prospect that was considered to be a solid bet to go in the second round prior to his death. He tragically passed away on April 22nd in a car crash at just the young age of 19 years old.

Links:
ESPN Draft Profile
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
WKYT’s Article on Clarke’s Passing in Los Angeles
Kentucky Sports Radio’s Article on Clarke

Games Scouted:
11/22/19 Brewster Academy vs. Mt. Zion Prep
11/29/20 Kentucky vs. Richmond
12/26/20 Kentucky vs. Louisville

Other Articles:
In Memoriam: Terrence Clarke (2001-2021)

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